Injectable fastener system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8641722
APP PUB NO 20120239048A1
SERIAL NO

13486591

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Methods and devices are shown for forming polymer fasteners into bone by expelling the polymer from a cannula. Devices and methods shown allow a user to form multiple fasteners of various sizes without re-loading a device. Devices and methods shown further provide temperature profiles during fastener formation that reduce or eliminate thermal necrosis. Devices and methods shown further provide fasteners with increased strength.

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Julien, Junior Wayne, US 8 29
Kerr, Sean Oreland, US 39 971
Kurek,, III Edward August Lansdale, US 4 3

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